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21 Bridges 2019
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21 Bridges is a 2019 American action-thriller film written by Adam Mervis and Matthew Michael Carnahan and directed by Brian Kirk. The movie features Chadwick Boseman as a detective who closes down 21 river crossings in Manhattan to track down two suspected murderers, played by Stephan James and Taylor Kitsch. Supporting roles include Sienna Miller, Keith David, and J. K. Simmons. The production was handled by brothers Joe Russo and Anthony Russo along with Mike Larocca, Robert Simonds, Gigi Pritzker, Boseman (who had only this producing credit), and Logan Coles. This film marked the final theatrical release of August 2020 before his passing. His last two movies, Da 5 Bloods and Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, appeared on Netflix.
The project was initially titled 17 Bridges in July 2018. Principal filming commenced on September 24, 2018 in New York City, mainly in Brooklyn, with additional scenes shot in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Some cast members joined during October 2018, including James and David.
21 Bridges opened in theaters across the United States on November 22, 2019 through STXfilms. Critics responded with mixed reviews, and the movie earned $49 million globally against a $33 million budget.
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Cast
- Chadwick BosemanAndre Davis
- Christian Isaiahyoung Andre Davis
- Sienna MillerFrankie Burns
- Stephan JamesMichael Trujillo
- Keith DavidDeputy Chief Spencer
- Taylor KitschRaymond "Ray" Jackson
- J. K. SimmonsCaptain McKenna
- Louis CancelmiToriano Bush
- Victoria CartagenaSergeant Yolanda Bell
- Gary CarrHawk Tyler
- Morocco OmariDeputy Mayor Antonie Mott
- Chris GhaffariBrad Gales
- Dale PavinskiTom Cheaver
- Darren LipariLt. Kelly
- Adriane LenoxVonetta Davis
- Sarah Ellen Stephensyoung Vonetta Davis
- The DeuceLeigh
- Obi AbiliSgt. Butchco
- Andy TruschinskiSgt. Dugan
Crew
- Director
- Brian Kirk
- Screenplay
- Adam Mervis, Matthew Michael Carnahan
- Story
- Adam Mervis
- Producer
- Russo brothers, Mike Larocca, Robert Simonds, Gigi Pritzker, Chadwick Boseman, Logan Coles
- Cinematography
- Paul Cameron
- Editing
- Tim Murrell
- Music
- Henry Jackman, Alex Belcher
Details
- Production
- AGBO, Huayi Brothers, MWM Studios, X-Ception Content
- Distributor
- STX Television
- Budget
- $33 million
- Box office
- $49.9 million
